ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the following information and the exhibits referenced therein are being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and are not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are not subject to the liabilities of that section and are not deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

On September 11, 2008, the Partnership announced via press release that the board of directors of its managing general partner approved the opening of a new mine for the immediate development of the Tunnel Ridge reserves. A copy of the Partnership's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. press release dated as of September 11, 2008.

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